6 The V&S system is primarily a responsibility for health authorities

Legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements vary from country to country. In addition, a variety of professional associations have established registries and reporting systems to capture adverse occurrences. Responsibility for initial detection, investigation and reporting lies with clinicians. Both procurement organizations and tissue and cell processors play an essential role in quarantine, investigation and recall of potentially implicated allografts.

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